Today we’re joined once again by Eric S! Staying home all the time makes for some strange podcast topics. The sad states of our jobs during these times. Getting fountain pop at a certain Rapid City Mini Mart becomes a topic - look, like today, we were really starved for out of the house entertainment back in the 80s! Speculation as to how buffet restaurants and restaurants in general will come back after this is “over”. We discuss appropriate books and movies for our times. Zombie movies and the...
May 03, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 39
The show must go on! (as long as the beverages hold out) Special Guest ™ Rob K returns for another wide-reaching, sober (!) range of topics that only our show can deliver. ...what you could call, Telemedicine… The “Time to Lean” take on Remote Work. Comparing the current Pandemic to other bad times experienced by our families. More talk about video games. John talks about the book “Frank Capra: The Catastrophe of Success” https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051NZXN0 And Phil admits he’s never seen “It’s...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 38
The lads push forward despite what is going on in the world with these scintillating topics! What we’re doing during the pandemic. John tries to buy a video game system and recalls an old video game-related hangover prevention strategy. Both of your hosts were in the Cub/Boy Scouts. I’m sure you can’t wait to hear about that. Phil upgrades his streaming video device which gives John the excuse to talk about the state of these things in the World of Tech with a side track into Smart Fridges. John...
Apr 05, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 37
We’re all living in strange and challenging times, but somehow we’re able to talk about...things? John and Phil comment on the recent retirement of Hardball host Chris Matthews. Other MSNBC/cable news talk comes up. While they're at it, the guys talk MORE politics and of course, COVID-19. John (re) ventures into the world of home Hi-Fi and discovers he’s been mis-hearing a song lyric for a few decades. We then slide into Grill Talk The Song: “Unchallenging But Pleasant”...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 36
We’re back with Special (Returning) Guest: Shawn C! Our rambling topics include - Shawn really doesn’t like turkeys. International Superstar Brian Blessed The guys talk about TV shows, again (shocking no one) Phil says, “What?” … a lot. The aftermath of the Rapid City school referendum (spoiler - we didn’t help) Olde Tyme Rapid City (and elsewhere) Drive-In Movie Theaters The Song: “Apocalypse When”
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 35
Phil and John talk about the State of the Union and Impeachment for the first (and hopefully last) time. South Dakota politics (sorry!) Carbonated alcoholic beverages and increased intoxication. More 1980s TV The state of (some of) the Rapid City Schools and naturalistic mini-episode where you are taken on a ghost-hunting journey of adventure! "purple death": https://kingsliquor.co.nz/product/purple-death/ The Song: “Putting the South in South Dakota”...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 34
On today’s episode, Special Guest Greg K! Greg and John go into excruciating detail about the 1986 McDonald’s All-American Band and all things Euphonium. Greg tells us about his experiences and connections to the SDSU Network of Fascinating People (™) More South Dakota talk (“they have running water”) The News Business The Song: “Greg Went A-Wanderin”
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 33
After some fumbling around with audio settings, the guys settle into a few topics John keeps his cable subscription for one channel and is sad. A vague discussion about the presidential statues in Rapid City John is going to host a scotch tasting Phil reports back from his visit to Norseman distillery in Minneapolis - https://norsemandistillery.com The musical connection between the I Love Lucy and Star Trek Phil and John recall their experiences meeting famous people Discussed Media: Supertramp...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 32
Today’s topics of disinterest: Listening to Radiohead and Pink Floyd on Winter road trips Thanksgiving foods. Phil tries the Impossible Burger Somehow, Phil has trouble finding a liquor store in Wisconsin We get to hear about Phil’s brother’s artistic collaborations John resorts to mailing episodes on flash drives to get new listeners. The TV show, “Schitt’s Creek” The guys talk about how much they love Black Friday John "old man yells at cloud" about the trend of new cars placing most controls ...
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 31
The guys don’t celebrate Time to Lean’s 10th anniversary. Ha ha! Phil talks about some music that is somewhat current. More boring talk about the weather and Fall chores. We report back on a recent visit to Wisconsin’s 45th Parallel Distillery. The guys talk about Halloween. Some listener comments are discussed and the forgotten cartoon character, Scabby Doo Fall fun time (leaf piles) Saving/reusing tins, coffee talk The Song: “Time to Lean Halloween”...
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 30
Another guest-less episode this time but more are coming! Here’s an idea of what we talk about: Lame excuses for not recording episodes. Scotch tariffs. John’s adventures at a Bourbon/Rye tasting event. Another anecdote from one of Phil’s 18 Grandpas. The “featured” topic: tales of grade school gym class and foggy memories about playing marbles. Paul S may have inspired the guys to buy smokers...or just smoke. Random media recommendations. The song: “Existentialist Gym Rope”...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 29
Phil and John are joined this time by Special Guest ® Paul S! Paul, “Originally Not From Rapid”, S tells us all about the many international locations he’s lived in over the years as well as his “mysterious” accent. Paul talks about the burgeoning craft beer scene in Rapid City. Phil’s drink of the night is...a disappointment. The guys all enjoy some good Barbeque and Paul actually makes it! Paul’s fondness for many things Disney and Star Wars (“a money making machine”) is a good excuse to discu...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 28
Today’s episode is a Lightning Round of topics. Unfiltered beer and whiskey. The state of donut joints in Minnesota. Remembering Mad Magazine and the records their occasional recordings. The Mad Mystery Record Old 1980s (and 1970s) TV and Saturday morning cartoons. Night Flight Phil’s road trip/Looney Tunes music story. The song (Flashback): “The Super-Duper Friendly Friends” Theme...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 27
After the depth of the previous episode, Phil and John turn to even more serious subjects: Stories from the Rapid City Dump. Yardwork woes and the mystery berries. The main topic: the pitfalls of posting songs on Podcasts and why we were unceremoniously booted from our hosting service. We talk about experiences on past Independence Days. John rants about GIFs and is often reminded of the olde “ Punch The Monkey ” ads on the Web. A strange side track regarding MSNBC hosts. John and two of his bro...
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 26
We finally get around to doing an episode featuring special guest, Lee H! Despite the fact that we recorded in the morning this time, we somehow found a way to use the words, “bottled in bond”. Topics: We ponder how missing children are found today now that their pictures are no longer printed on containers of milk. John and Lee talk about how far back they go as friends and how they were the tallest kids in their first grade class. The many formative years spent playing D&D. This somehow le...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 25
Phil and John continue their journey into the past with high school music recording, the Scotch Buy Family of Products, 3.2 alcohol, our teen-aged employment histories, and Dakota miscellany. Part 2 of 2. The song: "Time to Lean"
Jun 27, 2019•46 min•Ep. 3
The pilot episode, before we’d even figured out the name... Phil and John talk about drinks, food, history, work personalities, (briefly), the Castros. The song: “Dark and Stormy”
Jun 27, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Phil and John respond to their first listener comments, more beverage discussion occurs, John "introduces" himself, and they talk about high school trips. Part 1 of 2. The song can be found at this link: https://nochymozg.bandcamp.com/track/cinnamon-rolls-2
Jun 27, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This week, Phil and John read more listener feedback, talk old TV commercials, the latest Avengers movie, and rum cocktails (some of which are consumed on the show). The song: “The Weepin’ Demon”
Jun 27, 2019•36 min•Ep. 4
On this episode: Phil and John discuss beers, take a deep dive into the video arcades of early-1980s Rapid City, talk about their former pets, classic cartoons, early voting experiences, celebrity deaths, and sody pops that are no longer with us. The song: “Token Wars”
Jun 27, 2019•40 min•Ep. 5
On this episode, Phil and John talk about soda…or is it pop? The dudes also discuss favored arcade video games of the ancient past, their childhood visits to the famous Casa Bonita restaurant, pinball machine “technique”, the closing of Phil’s favorite pub, prog rock, and Phil’s brief career with the Lutheran Church. The song: “Orange Drink, Grape Kool-Aid”
Jun 27, 2019•39 min•Ep. 6
Phil and John continue to discuss Church...and somehow Orange Drink comes back up. They also talk about grilling and other foods. Short episode! The song: "Mr. Green Jeans Got the Blues"
Jun 27, 2019•25 min•Ep. 7
Phil and John discuss: microphones (again?), vintage (for us) guitars, Summer road construction in Minnesota, taxes, Quinine, Western Nebraska, and the 50th Anniversary of the movie 2001. The song: "Fuzzy news"
Jun 27, 2019•45 min•Ep. 8
On this episode, the Narrator is in refuge in Sri Lanka. John and Phil talk about old movies, "craft distilleries", a far reaching discussion about the great difficulties in choosing a meal, "Them Kids Today", and Social Media. Getting a good sear on a steak and John’s condiment “problem”. Nostalgia Soda. John’s use of foul language and Phil/John’s parents’ use of profanity (or not). John talks about what it was like to have his Dad as a teacher. The song: “Sugar Blues” (by Jack Knowles)...
Jun 27, 2019•46 min•Ep. 9
On today's episode (part 1 of 2), Phil and John welcome special guest, Shawn Cassity! Shawn's voluminous backstory is told. The passing of Harlan Ellison. "John's not a beer guy", and pizza burgers. The song: "Shawn 4.0”
Jun 27, 2019•32 min•Ep. 10
Part 2 of our Shawn-Spectacular! More time than you'd think is devoted to a discussion of Taco John's. Shawn's Mom's foray into politics (complete with the song!). Shawn's sports career, and our collective movie-going experiences. The song: “Ellen Bishop For House of Representatives”
Jun 27, 2019•47 min•Ep. 11
John and Phil have another beverage and talk about their first cars. Shakey's pizza vs. Happy Joe's Traffic between Minneapolis and St. Paul is NOT discussed. The song: "Shakey's Bunch of Lunch"
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 12
Rob K joins us for an epic episode! Rob introduces his background with John and Phil. People who mistakenly email us. Phil was once interviewed by the FBI about Rob. Fatherhood Gizzards and other pickled meats. The French Foreign Legion Rob’s son is interviewed about literature. The song: "Scotch Buy Beer"
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 13
Phil and John have a very free-flowing discussion and talk about recent life changes, opinions on work spaces, more "becoming your parents" moments, more listener feedback, John talks in some detail about whiskey. Phil has tried some new cocktails. More "Old Days" talk. The song: "Still Leanin'"
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 14
Phil and John recap their respective Thanksgiving holidays including turkey preparation. John feels the need to once again talk about whiskey (shocker!) and samples one of the new Game of Thrones Scotches. A listener question regarding pizza becomes a major topic. Phil, while suffering from a cold, has time to watch two movies: The Other Side of the Wind and the documentary about its making: They'll Love Me When I'm Dead John recommends "Ralph Breaks The Internet" The song: "Christmas Time (To L...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 15
